Richard Nebens holds a position as The Direct's Senior Writer, also working as an assistant editor and content creator for the site.
Richard first joined The Direct in March 2020 and plays a big role in the site's day-to-day operations by writing, editing, ideating, and posting multiple articles daily, helping readers keep up with the latest from every fandom. He started his writing career in July 2019 with MCU Exchange and worked as a writer/podcast host with The Illuminerdi from 2020 to 2022, also writing/podcasting with Agents of Fandom.
Prior to joining The Direct, Richard worked a variety of jobs, including as a bellman, valet, photographer, and escape room manager, later going on to own a brewery/sports bar in South Lake Tahoe, California. Richard earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Business/Management from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, as part of the class of 2013.
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Richard Nebens's Latest The Direct Articles
Shang-Chi: Marvel Introduces White Dragon To MCU With Official Merch
New images of a "Great Protector" dragon figurine from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings have been unveiled.
Marvel's Shang-Chi: Major Scene From Trailer Gets Official Storyboard Released
Marvel storyboard artist Todd Brocasso Harris shared his first piece of imagery from the MCU's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Falcon and Winter Soldier: Danny Ramirez Teases His MCU Superhero Future
Danny Ramirez teased the potential of becoming the Falcon in the MCU's future after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel's Shang-Chi: Best Look Yet At Razorfist Villain Revealed In Promo Images
An Amazon listing revealed six new images of characters from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Marvel's Shang-Chi Star Debunks Rumor About 'Questionable' Fin Fang Foom
Simu Liu debunked rumors about Fin Fang Foom's arrival in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Marvel's Shang-Chi: New Image Teases Kung-Fu Training
Disney released a new still image of Simu Liu from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Marvel's Shang-Chi: New Trailer Surprises Fans With Familiar MCU Character Appearance
Marvel Studios released the second full trailer for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
The Mandalorian Season 3 Set Video Spoils Bo-Katan Betrayal
The Mandalorian Season 3 Set Video Teases Bo-Katan Betrayal
Watch: Scarlett Johansson Celebrates Black Widow's Best Moments In New Marvel Promo
Disney+ released a video on Twitter celebrating National Superhero Day with Scarlett Johansson narrating a video that hypes up Black Widow's release.
How Loki's Trailers Tricked Fans With Deleted Avengers Scenes
The Direct analyzes shots from the trailers for Loki that missed the final cut of the Disney+ series.
Marvel's Deadpool 3: X-23 Actress Dafne Keen Very Hopeful For Return
Dafne Keen is optimistic that she will have the chance to reprise her role as X-23 from Logan in the MCU.
Ryan Reynolds Reacts To Deadpool 3 News With Spider-Man Joke
Ryan Reynolds offers his hilarious reaction to the news that Deadpool 3 is in development.
Deadpool 3: Ryan Reynolds Shares Cryptic Photo of Marvel Superhero Mask
Ryan Reynolds shared a cryptic image of his Deadpool mask on social media.
8 MCU Projects Where Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool Could Make His Marvel Studios Debut
The Direct predicts where Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool could make his MCU debut.
Ryan Reynolds Wants Disney to Go Wild with MCU's Deadpool
Ryan Reynolds revealed that he wants Marvel to go crazy with Deadpool within the MCU.
Deadpool 3: Marvel Knows Release Window for Ryan Reynolds Sequel
Kevin Feige confirmed that Marvel has a timeline for the release of Deadpool 3.
Deadpool Co-Creator Won't Spoil Deadpool 3 Details for Fear of His Life
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld joked that he won't spoil any details on Deadpool 3 out of fear for his life.
MCU: Deadpool 3 Reportedly Finds Its Director
Marvel reportedly hired Shawn Levy to direct Ryan Reynolds' first Deadpool movie in the MCU.
Deadpool 3: Marvel Creator Shares Excitement for Avengers Cameos
Rob Liefeld teased the Avengers cameos he wants to see in Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3.
Did Wyatt Russell Just Tease Chris Evans' Appearance In Falcon and the Winter Soldier?
Wyatt Russell teased a potential appearance by Chris Evans' Steve Rogers in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Moon Knight's New Trailer Just Broke a Big MCU Record
The first trailer for Moon Knight earned the most YouTube likes of any MCU Disney+ trailer to date.
MCU Writer Teases Moon Knight vs. Batman Differences
Moon Knight head writer Jeremy Slater addressed the similarities and differences between Moon Knight and Batman.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 Rumored To Add Green Goblin Actor Willem Dafoe, Original Sandman Actor
Thomas Hayden Church and Willem Dafoe are negotiating returns for the MCU’s Spider-Man 3.
Spider-Man 3: Marvel Chief Addresses Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Casting Rumors
Kevin Feige thoroughly enjoys the rumors surrounding the untitled Spider-Man 3.
Spider-Man 3: Zendaya Praises Doctor Octopus Star Alfred Molina
Zendaya confirms that Alfred Molina will be part of the cast of Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man 3.
Spider-Man 3: Tom Holland Reveals Epic Fight Scene Has Taken a Month To Film
Tom Holland teases a fight scene from Spider-Man 3 unlike anything seen in the MCU before.
Spider-Man 3: Tom Holland Reveals His Brother's MCU Character
Tom Holland reveals to Jimmy Kimmel what role his younger brother, Harry, has in Spider-Man 3.
Spider-Man 3: Doctor Octopus Star Reveals He'll Be De-Aged For Tom Holland Movie
Alfred Molina confirmed that he will reprise the role of Doctor Otto Octavius in the MCU's Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Spider-Man 3: Marvel Boss Pokes Fun at Alfred Molina For Spoiling Doctor Octopus Story
Kevin Feige took a shot at Doc Ock star Alfred Molina while praising Julia Louis-Dreyfus' inclusion in the MCU.
Spider-Man Theory Explains Why Doc Ock Is a Hero In No Way Home
The Direct explores why Alfred Molina's Doc Ock could be in for a hero's path in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
16 Marvel Movies & Shows You Need to Watch Before Spider-Man: No Way Home
The Direct analyzes every movie and TV show that ties into the upcoming release of Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man 3 Revealed to Begin Filming in Queens This Month
Spider-Man 3 set to begin exterior shooting in Queens, NYC on October 16 via a new post on Reddit.
Marvel's She-Hulk Star Shows Support For Daredevil's MCU Appearance
Tatiana Maslany takes to Instagram to celebrate her casting announcement as She-Hulk and teases the potential of teaming up with Daredevil.
Marvel CCO Says Netflix's Defenders Characters Are On the Board For Potential MCU Return
Marvel Studios CCO Kevin Feige isn't taking the Netflix characters off the table for the MCU's future.
Netflix's Daredevil Star Charlie Cox Rumored to Have 'Different' Role In Disney+'s She-Hulk
Charlie Cox was rumored to be playing a "different" Daredevil in She-Hulk.
Marvel Confirms Return of Netflix Daredevil Star Charlie Cox
Kevin Feige confirmed that Charlie Cox will reprise the role of Daredevil if and when he enters the MCU.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Merch Showcases Daredevil's Matt Murdock
New Spider-Man: No Way Home merchandise featured Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock.
How Disney+'s She-Hulk Sets Up Jessica Jones' MCU Return (Theory)
How Jessica Jones could see her MCU debut alongside Tatiana Maslany's She-Hulk.
The Mandalorian Director Deborah Chow Has Reportedly Had Multiple Conversations with Marvel Studios
Marvel Studios has spoken with ‘The Mandalorian’ Director Deborah Chow about multiple MCU projects to direct.
Spider-Man 3: Sony Seemingly Confirms Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Leaked Photo With Takedown
A leaked photo tying back to Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's returns in Spider-Man: No Way Home was removed from the internet.